Wolverton Folk & Blues Fair
A day long Festival of Folk & Blues set in the stunning grounds of Wolverton Manor, with fantastic bands/artists each year along with locally produced food, children's activities, tea tent and not forgetting the Real Ale tent!
What's On
A day long festival of Folk & Blues set in the stunning grounds of Wolverton Manor on Saturday 11th May 2024. 11.30am to 8.00pm.
From the successful launch in 2011, the family friendly festival has been gaining momentum with fantastic bands/artists each year along with locally produced food, children's activities, tea tent and not forgetting the Real Ale tent!
Special guest artists at Wolverton Folk & Blues this year include....
• Rising British Soul/Blues Artist MISSISSIPPI MACDONALD
• Award winning UK Folk stars 3 DAFT MONKEYS
• British Blues Legends RUTHLESS BLUES
As well as the Main Stage, the popular 'Beer Tent Acoustic Stage' will make a welcome return providing a full and varied programme, featuring some of the best Folk & Blues musicians the Isle of Wight has to offer.
Other Bands/Artists confirmed include: The Raw Blues Project (feat. DICK TAYLOR of THE PRETTY THINGS), Sorrel Nation, Hashtag, The Bohemians, Shtum, Damien Paul Band, Brighstone Barnacles, Wild Roses, Moonshine Border Morris, plus more to be announced.
With an IW real ale beer tent, Tea Tent, Bar-be-que, children’s activities, craft stalls and Morris Dancing, The Wolverton Folk & Blues Fair is set to be a great opportunity to enjoy top live music and great festival food, set against the backdrop of the beautiful West Wight scenery.
In aid of Leukaemia Research/Cancer Support and Brighstone School.
Getting There
By car: Wolverton Manor, Shorwell, Isle of Wight, PO30 3JS
By bus: the Southern Vectis no. 12 stops nearby - plan your journey here.
Tickets
Ticket Information: £12.00, (£14.00 on day) - children 12 & under, free!
Advance tickets will be available from:
• Waterstones Bookshop, Newport
• The Village Shop, Brighstone
• Briddlesford Lodge Farm Shop, Wootton Bridge
• Brighstone School
• Orchard Brothers, Freshwater Bay
For more information or enquiries:
email: [email protected]
web: https://www.facebook.com/WolvertonFolkandBlues
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